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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

Old Firm derby highlights contrasting trajectories of Celtic and Rangers

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou (left) and Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou (left) has got the better of Rangers counterpart Giovanni van Bronckhorst twice in the league this season but Rangers were victorious in the Scottish Cup semi-final two weeks ago. Composite: Action Plus/Shutterstock; ProSports/Shutterstock

If Old Firm derbies define a Scottish season, it is fitting Sunday’s version sums up the curious nature of the campaign to date.

A Celtic success, the most likely outcome, would all but confirm the reclaiming of the Premiership title. Ange Postecoglou’s team would be nine points and at least 20 goals ahead of Rangers with three matches to play.

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